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Anaplan Consultants UK

Certified Anaplan consultants delivering implementation, optimisation and managed services. Senior practitioners who actually do the work - the consultants you meet are the ones who deliver.

What is Anaplan?

Anaplan is a cloud-native planning platform built for enterprise-scale connected planning. It uses a proprietary calculation engine (Hyperblock) that handles complex multi-dimensional models without the limitations of traditional spreadsheets.

Real-time calculation

Changes propagate instantly across connected models. No overnight batch runs or broken links.

Multi-dimensional modelling

Handle complex hierarchies, versions, scenarios, and time periods without the gymnastics required in Excel.

Enterprise collaboration

Controlled access, audit trails, and workflow approvals for distributed planning across departments.

API-first architecture

Integrate with ERPs, CRMs, data warehouses, and BI tools through robust APIs and pre-built connectors.

Anaplan Intelligence

Predictive, generative, and agentic AI built in. Role-based agents for finance, sales, and supply chain analysis.

Pre-built applications

Purpose-built apps for FP&A, workforce, and supply chain. Domain best practices baked in, not built from scratch.

What we build in Anaplan

FP&A & Budgeting

Driver-based planning models that connect revenue, cost, and headcount. Rolling forecasts with scenario analysis built in.

Workforce Planning

Headcount planning, compensation modelling, skills-based workforce optimisation. Connected to your HR systems.

Sales Planning

Territory and quota management, pipeline forecasting, commission calculations. Real-time updates from CRM.

Supply Chain

Demand planning, inventory optimisation, S&OP processes. Connecting commercial plans to operational capacity.

Revenue Planning

Complex pricing models, subscription revenue, multi-currency consolidation. Whatever your revenue recognition needs.

Integrated Business Planning

Connect finance, sales, ops, and HR in a single platform. One version of the truth across the enterprise.

Why Choose Bolt as Your Anaplan Consultant?

We're Anaplan consultants who actually do the work ourselves. Platform assessment, implementation, optimisation, managed services - senior practitioners throughout. The consultants you meet are the ones who deliver, with experienced leadership on every engagement.

1

Certified practitioners

Solution Architect, Model Builder, Master Anaplanner - we hold the certifications. But more importantly, we've used them on real projects.

2

Finance background, hands-on leadership

Experienced management on every project from London and Dubai. We've worked in FP&A ourselves - we understand the business problems, not just the platform.

3

Senior people throughout

The person you meet is the person who delivers. We don't do the big consultancy trick of wheeling out seniors for sales then staffing with graduates.

4

Knowledge transfer

Your team learns as we build. When we leave, you're self-sufficient for day-to-day operations.

5

Platform-agnostic advice

We're not tied to one vendor. If another tool fits better, we'll tell you.

6

Proven methodology

Structured approach from 30+ implementations. You'll know what's coming and when.

Anaplan engagement options

Case Study

UK Digital Marketplace - Anaplan Optimisation

85%
Reduction in manual processing
2 weeks → 3 days
Cycle time reduced
3 months
Optimisation timeline

"We knew we weren't getting full value from Anaplan but didn't know where to start. Bolt's advisory work gave us a clear roadmap, and the implementation delivered immediate time savings. We're finally using the platform properly."

- FP&A Director, UK Digital Marketplace

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Anaplan Consultant FAQs

How do I find the right Anaplan consultant?
Look for real implementation experience, not just certifications. Ask who'll actually do the work - the people you meet should be the people who deliver, with experienced leadership overseeing every project. Certifications matter, but practical experience matters more.
What's the difference between an Anaplan partner and consultant?
Partners typically have an alliance agreement with Anaplan, often reselling licenses. Consultants focus on implementation and services. Some firms are both. Honestly, the label matters less than who actually does the work. A boutique consultancy with senior, experienced people often delivers better outcomes than larger firms.
How much does Anaplan implementation cost?
Consultant day rates typically range from £800-1,500 in the UK depending on seniority. Project-based pricing usually starts from £50,000 for a focused FP&A deployment. We offer flexible engagement models - from time and materials for evolving requirements to capped budgets with clear milestones. We'll recommend the approach that best fits your project.
How long does Anaplan implementation take?
A focused use case like FP&A typically takes 3-4 months to first live deployment. Multi-domain implementations run 6-12 months. We always phase delivery so you see value early - not a big bang after months of waiting and hoping.

Considering Anaplan?

Whether you're evaluating the platform, need help with implementation, or want to get more from your existing investment - let's talk.